Quality Manager (Specialty Ingredients) NA - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off including paid holidays

Adoption assistance and paid maternity

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Quality Manager for Specialty Ingredients NA in Decatur, IL. The role leads Food Safety and Quality initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives improvements across North American SI locations, including lecithin and polyol sites.

The position requires leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with stakeholders to maintain certifications (BRC, Gluten Free, Organic) and FDA/CFIA compliance. Background check required. Base pay range provided.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent plus 7 years of food safety experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience with document management, COPQ, spreadsheets and Excel.
• Knowledge of Power BI reporting and applicable food regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure Food Safety/Quality requirements are met in NA SI locations.
• Support lecithin and polyol manufacturing sites for Quality and Food Safety improvements.
• Lead Change Management processes for new or updated procedures.
• Promote a culture of quality and provide Quality/Training Food Safety scheduling.
• Monitor metrics to support Quality and Food Safety, maintain programs and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with 3rd party certifications (BRC, Gluten Free, Certified Organic) and regulators (FDA, CFIA).
• Maintain standard work templates and training matrices for SI division.
• Support IT systems like PolicyTech and eQMS in North America.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Education

4-year degree or equivalent

Tools

PolicyTech

eQMS

Excel

Power BI reporting

Job description

Quality Manager (Specialty Ingredients) NA - Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Quality & Food Safety

Job Description

SI NA Quality Manager- Decatur, IL
This is an Exempt level position.
Job Summary:
The Specialty Ingredients (SI) NA Quality Manager is responsible for supporting SI NA in quality, food safety, verification of conformance to regulatory requirements.
This position reports to the SI NA Regional Quality Manager for ADM.
Essential Job Functions:

• Provides leadership, support and guidance to ensure that Food Safety/Quality requirements are met in the North American SI locations.
• Provide SI Quality and Food Safety support for lecithin and polyol manufacturing sites and drive improvements.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to lead Change Management Process to ensure the effective implementation of new or updated processes and procedures.
• Lead by example and promote a culture of quality.
• Develops, implements, and facilitates Quality and Food Safety training, as needed.
• Maintain the Quality/Training Food Safety Schedule for SI and ensure all NA locations are in compliance.
• Monitors metrics that support Quality and Food Safety.
• Manages, plans, implements and continuously improves the written Food Safety/Quality programs and procedures.
• Ensure that the processes and systems are adequate to implement, achieve and maintain 3rd Party certifications (i.e., BRC, Gluten Free, Certified Organic) and Regulatory Agency (FDA, CFIA) compliance.
• Establish and maintain standard work templates and training matrices for SI division.
• Provide support for information technology systems, such as PolicyTech and eQMS, in North America.
• Coordinate requests submitted to the SI division for external projects.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and good decision making skills are required.

Job Qualifications:

• Preferred 4 year degree or equivalent 7 years Food Safety experience in a Food Manufacturing environment and PCQI trained.
• Working knowledge of document management, COPQ, spreadsheets, and Excel.
• Preferred knowledge of Power BI reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable food regulations and requirements
• Ability to make decisions based on information and data available.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and be a team player. Must be able to interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management, customers, and regulatory officials, as needed.
• Must be organized, possess time management skills and be able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate experience of effective leadership.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$70,400.00 - $131,600.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.